About Fenimore

Investment Research

Thomas O. Putnam

Founder & Chairman

Mr. Putnam is Founder and Chairman of Fenimore Asset Management and FAM Funds. Tom reinforces the firm’s vision and provides research, insight, and guidance for its separately managed portfolio business and mutual funds. Mr. Putnam earned his BA from the University of Rochester and MBA from Tulane University before establishing the firm in 1974. Not only is Tom dedicated to Fenimore’s investors, he is passionate about investing in the community. Tom is a former member of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Board of Governors, Cobleskill Regional Hospital Board, and Reformed Church of America Investment Committee. Tom currently serves on the Fenimore Art Museum Board, Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation Board, Koinonia Primary Care Board, Guideposts Board, and Guideposts Foundation Board.

John D. Fox, CFA

Chief Investment Officer

As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Fox is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of Fenimore’s investment strategies and portfolios by coordinating the Investment Research Team's efforts. John also serves as the primary communicator and educator of the firm’s long-term investment philosophy and process. Additionally, John is Co-Manager of the FAM Value Fund, a firm Principal, and active in the community. Prior to joining us in 1996, Mr. Fox spent 10 years in the financial services industry as a financial analyst and life insurance executive. He holds a BS from Fairfield University, MBA from the University of Connecticut, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Paul C. Hogan, CFA

Investment Research Analyst

Paul earned a BA from St. Bonaventure University, MBA from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Prior to joining Fenimore in 1991, he was an officer in the United States Army National Guard. Paul is a firm Principal and Co-Manager of the FAM Equity-Income Fund.

Andrew F. Boord

Investment Research Analyst

Andrew received a BS from the University of Tennessee and MS from American University, both in Accounting. He also earned his CPA in 1994 (currently inactive). Prior to joining Fenimore in 2005, Andrew spent 10 years in the investment management industry including a position as Vice President and Portfolio Manager with A.G. Edwards Asset Management. Andrew is a firm Principal and Co-Manager of the FAM Small Cap Fund.

Drew P. Wilson, CFA

Investment Research Analyst

Drew earned a BA from Loyola University of Chicago, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He was a Partner, Equity Analyst, and Portfolio Manager at Martin Capital Management in Elkhart, Indiana for 15 years before joining Fenimore in 2011. Prior to that, he was with Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Drew is a firm Principal and Co-Manager of the FAM Value Fund.

Kevin D. Gioia, CFA

Investment Research Analyst

Kevin received a BS in Finance from Siena College and graduated with honors in 2010 before joining Fenimore’s Investment Research Team. Kevin also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a firm Principal.

William W. Preston, CFA

Investment Research Analyst

Will received a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/IT Management and a minor in Economics from the University at Albany. He also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Before joining Fenimore in 2016, Will worked at Renaissance Capital in Greenwich, Connecticut as a Senior Research Analyst for four years. Prior to that, he was a Fenimore Investment Research Intern.